#2354 $1,450
Deco brocaded lamé shawl, 1920s
This exceptional shawl is a superb example of exuberant Deco art from the heyday of the movement. Although Deco forms were revived in the 1960s, the original Deco creations from the 1920s have an originality and vibrancy missing in the echo of forty years later.
The rectangular-shaped shawl features a brilliant Deco design of machine age, gear- like circles contrasted with brightly colored, stylized flowers. The circular design is woven in bronzed metallic gold on a black satin ground.
The turquoise and orange flowers are printed. The shawl is bordered all around with hand-knotted ombré silk fringe that ranges in hue from pale gold to black.
With its dynamic design and bright colors, the design perfectly captures the spirit of the Art Deco movement, named after a 1925 Parisian art exposition. The combination of spiritually contrasting elements—nature (flowers) and industry (the gearing)—is an amusing Deco take on the practical modernity of the Twenties.
This spectacular shawl is a remarkable example of early 20th century textile art.
The condition is excellent.
It measures 58" by 69", including the 23"-wide border of fringe.
